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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,512.28, 660,376.36 and 263,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,512.28, 660,376.36 and 263,652.28 is: 363,856.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,512.28 : 660,376.36 = 263,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,512.28/660,376.36 = 263,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,512.28x = 660,376.36 × 263,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,512.28x = 174,109,732,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,109,732,972.10/478,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,856.35

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